Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

This bike started life back in '77 as an XLCR. Originally owned by Dean Nelson and later by Sid Joseph, this bike has been a a top winner in the ISCA series of shows, as well as the Sweepstakes Winner for 1980-81. She sports an all steel handmade body, one off turbo, and extensive use of chrome and gold plating. Approximately $25,000 in materials were involved in the building of this machine at the time.

Monday, May 23, 2011

The Magic Pan was owned by Syd DeSoto. No money was spared on the 24 karat gold plated turbo, cases, and heads. Hex turned cylinders, engraving, airbrushing, this baby had it all. I always dug the mirror mounted on the front axle!

Sunday, May 22, 2011

This '57 Ranchero was originally built by Dave Public and John Malik to promote their custom shop. In '82 it was found sitting behind a shop in Chicago under a cover. It was recently acquired by Dave Shuten, who simply cleaned and polished it, as is. These wild customs from the '50's are still out there!

Friday, May 20, 2011

Too lazy today to post anything , feel like shit. Tomorrow I was gonna ride to to Philly, then to Baltimore to the Ride to Skate party/show then back to Jersey. Probably not gonna make it. Normally I'd jump at the chance of 8 hour ride and some drinking, but I think I'm gonna stay home and sleep. Have a better weekend than me! Stay thirsty my friends.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

The Rhinebeck Grand National Meet is June 10-12 this year. This show is definitely worth checking out. The motorcycle show is a sight to see! Plus the Leadfist show on Saturday, should be a good time. Check it out at http://www.rhinebecknationalmeet.com

Monday, May 16, 2011

Absolutely killing it. If you don't know him, he's painted alot of Ness bikes. Search mcwont on flicker. His pics have lots of digger history, how ti's on gold leaf etc.
Anyway a couple of posts ago, I showed the famous "Goldie". I was kind of skeptical on the paint because it was signed Arlen. Rowan sent me the McCann pic which clearly shows Goldie's tank on the right. So it's confirmed. Thanks Rowan!

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Roth built this trike in '70 using a Honda 600cc car engine and trans. Anyway, the body plug is for sale from the original mold. What's a body plug? It's used to protect a mold when not in use. Basically it's a body made of fiberglass, just a lighter version of a finished body. If interested, call Moldy Marvin at 661 944-2299.

Friday, May 13, 2011

The Cinderella Cart was built by Gary Littlejohn. You know the guy, he made all those cool prism tanks, all kinds of trick parts, practically invented bmx frames, built street rods,etc. There was a great article in Street Chopper on the man not too long ago. It's archived on their website.
If you know the whereabouts on this trike, drop me a line, Gary's daughter is looking for it!